High-Risk Patients To Be Reported
The State Government has added mandatory reporting by health professionals to its new suite of firearms controls.
Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1
Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.
Major Retail Block Goes To Auction
Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.
Qld To Tighten Firearms Laws
The State Government plans to introduce new laws into the Queensland Parliament next week to tighten firearms legislation and boost penalties for illegal weapons.
Boost For GP Training
The Royal Australian College of GPs has secured a $751.3 million, five-year training agreement with the Federal Government which could expand access to GPs in rural areas.
$75,000 Grant For Kingaroy Business
Kingaroy-based business Fempro Armour has received a $75,000 grant from the State Government’s Ignite Spark Program.
Mobile Service Centre Coming
Services Australia’s mobile service centre truck “Desert Rose” will be visiting several South Burnett towns over the next few weeks.
Mayors Discuss Shared Priorities
Water security, freight routes and digital connectivity were three of the major topics discussed at last week’s meeting of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors hosted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Purple Tomatoes To Go On Sale
Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.
Biker Suffers Critical Injuries
A man aged in his 60s was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a motorcycle crash at Woolooga on Monday morning.
Coalition Back Together
The second trial separation between The Nationals and the Liberal Party ended on Sunday with the leaders of the two parties holding a joint media conference.
Man Charged Over Stabbing
A 40-year-old Teelah man has been charged with unlawful wounding after a man was allegedly stabbed in the neck at Blackbutt North on Thursday.
Sizzling Soccer At Sevens
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s massive Soccer Sevens carnival wrapped up on Sunday afternoon after two days of sizzling action across five fields.
Council, Trad Owners Look To Future
Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.
Council Signs Friendship Agreement
The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Friendship Agreement with the Nikopol District in Ukraine.
Business Groups Kick Off New Year
Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s February meet’n’greet, the first for the business group in 2026.
Role Aims To Tackle Maternity Fears
Darling Downs Health has created a new Midwife Guide position for women to discuss any questions they have about maternity care.
Watch Out For Scammers
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, is warning South Burnett residents to be alert for scam messages claiming to come from Members of Parliament.
Opportunity For Sports Clubs
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has encouraged all eligible organisations to put forward their shovel-ready projects for the next round of the Games On! Grassroots Sporting Infrastructure Program.
Poll Expert Lists Seats To Watch
Former ABC chief election analyst Antony Green has suggested it’s possible three South Burnett federal seats – currently held by LNP MPs – could fall to One Nation at the next election.
